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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($440 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been because I am very happy to have taken a tailoring course that will enable me start a tailoring business or even train others in tailoring other than being dependant on spouse to provide for the family. Before, my life had no hope of having money generating activity other spending most of my life being a housewife.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well giving people money that has enabled the acquisition of household items like mattresses, beds, clothes, then livestock especially oxen for ploughing gardens, pay school fees for their children, others have married wives; and I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
My second transfer was spent to buy school requirements needed and the balance is saved to clear tailoring fees when studies resume.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The most significant change in my daily life is that, my self esteem has improved because I have enrolled for a tailoring course. The course that will help me take care of future family needs through generating daily income through my daily work.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Receiving my first cash transfer came with a lot of joy because, I had never thought that I could go back to school. The money has indeed helped me to acquire tuition, school requirements and take care of my child while I am at school.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer worth UGX 1,300,000 for enrolling for a tailoring course which included tuition and school requirements. I gave my mother UGX 200,000 for taking care of my child of one year and six months of age. The balance of UGX 200,000, I gave my spouse to use for transport and other personal effects.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means going back to colleage to persue a tailoring course.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I have what to prepare for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is limited agricultural land.We curently hire gardens to cultivate crops.
